Physician - Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Society for Pediatric Anesthesia; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Children's Hospital seeks an experienced Physician Leader to serve as the Section Head for Pediatric Anesthesiology. You will guide a seven-member faculty team, overseeing practice at a new freestanding hospital opening in 2028, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care and collaboration with surgical specialists.

The ideal candidate will have leadership credentials, a passion for academics and research, and a history of working in teaching programs, including residency and

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible for certification in pediatric anesthesiology.
• Licensed Practitioner MD/DO.
• Credentialed and willing to maintain clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead seven Pediatric Anesthesiology faculty across the new freestanding hospital.
• Drive academic activities and research within the department.
• Foster patient-centered collaboration with surgical teams and trainees.

Skills

Leadership experience

Collaboration

Patient-centered care

Job description

Job Requirements

• Board certified or eligible for certification in physician's primary specialty
• Licensed Practicing Provider MD/DO
• Credentialed and willing to maintain clinical practice

Job Description

Ochsner Children's Hospital is seeking an experience Physician Leader with a vision and passion to serve as the Section Head for Pediatric Anesthesiology to lead our team of seven Pediatric Anesthesiology faculty for practice at our new freestanding Ochsner Children's Hospital set to open in 2028. The successful applicant will have a history of leadership experience and a verifiable track record of patient-centered collaboration with surgical specialists. Our pediatric anesthesiology practice includes all subspecialties and spans the spectrum from healthy outpatients to complex neonatal surgery. Qualified candidates will have a strong interest in academics and research. We are a teaching program, with a fully accredited Anesthesiology residency as well as Adult Cardiac Anesthesia, Pulmonary Critical Care and Neurocritical Care fellowship programs. We are in the process of applying for accreditation of a Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship. The OMC Department of Anesthesiology includes 70 Anesthesiologists, 100 CRNA's, and >45 house staff, and an annual case volume of >80,000.

With more than 85 primary care pediatricians and 290+ subspecialists across 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi Ochsner Children's is the region's leader in complex pediatric care